Lesson 6: Subject And Content In Art Flashcards
Serves as the foundation of the creation of the work of art.
Subject
Most obvious aspect of an artwork.
The subject matter
Provides the answer to the question: What is the artwork for art all about?
Subject
It is what is portrayed or represented in the art work.
The subject matter
Is the literal, visible image in a work.
The subject matter
Connotative, symbolic, and suggestive aspects of the image.
Content
Subject of the artwork.
The subject matter
Examples of the subject matter
Still life
Is not subject or things in the work of art but it is the communication of ideas, feelings, and reactions connected with the subject
Content
What are the Two Types of Visual Art according to the subject matter?
- Representational or Figurative Art
- Non-Representational or Non-Objective Art
Aims to represent real objects or real subjects.
Representational Artwork
They are the artworks based on images that can be found in the objective world.
Representational Artwork
Another way to refer to non-representational art.
Non-Objective Art
The artwork does not reflect or describe a person, place or thing in the Natural world.
Non-Representational or Non-Objective Art
Mostly Non-Objective or Non-Representational.
Architecture
It does not depict or portray a subject.
Architecture
______ is also mostly non-objective or non-representational although some _____ depicts a subject.
Music
What are the Ways of Representing Subject?
Realism
Idealization
Abstraction
Distortion
Surrealism
It is the method of replacing or extracting characteristics from something to reduce it to set of essential characteristics.
Abstraction
It is typically an attempt, without artificiality, to portray subjects in reality without constraints or implausible, exotic and supernatural elements
Realism
It is any alteration in the scale, shape or visual character of a medium by an artist to communicate a concept, convey a feeling or enhance visual impact.
Distortion
It refers to the representation of objects according to a preconception of the ideal form or type.
Idealization
Means of putting together the conscious and the unconscious worlds of perception in such a way.
Surrealism
One possible motive could be to make things look as if the world were perfect.
Idealization
What are the Three (3) Essential Components of a work of art?
Subject
Form
Content
Is the “what” in an artwork: the topic, focus, or image.
Subject
Give at least 3 Most Popular art subjects.
Floral art
Historical art
Still life
Is any representation or depiction of a person, object, scene or event in a work of art.
Subject of art
Must not be considered in judging works of art.
Subject of Art
What are the different kinds of lines?
Horizontal Line
Wavy Line
Spiral Line
Parallel Line
Vertical Line
Dotted Line
Dashed Line
Zigzag Lines
Curved Lines
A line which runs across the page from left to right
Horizontal Line
A line that alternately turns undulating or curving in opposite directions
Wavy Line
It usually suggests a sense of rest or repose.
Horizontal Line
It communicates or conveys energy through fluid movement.
Wavy Line
A line running continuously around a fixed point or center while gradually retreating or approaching it.
Spiral Line
A line that runs page up and down and is perpendicular to the horizontal line.
Vertical Line
A line which extends in the same direction, at all points equidistant and never converging or diverging.
Parallel Line
A line going from one corner to the other and parallel to the horizon.
Horizontal Line
It can create a sense of movement, direction, and speed.
Horizontal Line
A line consisting of a series of dots.
Dotted Line
A line which consists of a series of dashes.
Dashed Line
It describes something abstract or fuzzy.
Dotted Line
It often reflect uncertainty and nervousness, and danger and destruction can be inferred.
Zigzag Lines
It often reflects something which is in a state of temporary of transition.
Dashed Line
A line that has many short, sharp turns.
Zigzag Lines
It can cause discomfort and extreme movement.
Zigzag Lines
A line which bends continuously, without angles.
Curved Lines
It is the line of beauty, and can create comfort and familiarity.
Curved Lines
